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Officer of the Watch Telescope, Ross London C.1890
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Officer of the Watch Telescope, Ross London C.1890

19th century
Description

This is an antique, 'Officer of the Watch' telescope dating to the latter part of the 19th century.

Inscribed on the draw tube 'Ross, London, No.29975, Sold by Robinson & Co., Singapore', this achromatic telescope is typical of the type used on board ship in the late 19th century.

Ross, based in London, were a respected name in optics and produced quality scientific instruments. Robinsons, a pioneering and leading department store in Singapore.

Made from German silver, a copper, zinc and nickel alloy, this telescope retains it's original 'ox blood' red leather sleeve with braided twists at either end with the stitching in good order. The draw tube slides easily with all tubes dent free.

The optics are in good order providing a clear, sharp image and benefit from a retractable sun shade. The swivel eye cover and lens cap absent as usual.

Dimensions:

Objective Lens Diameter: 3cm (1.25'')

Closed Length: 43.5cm (17.25'')

Max Drawn Length (incl. sun shade): 63cm (24.75'')

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Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA421051
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A1378
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Description
This is an antique, 'Officer of the Watch' telescope dating to the latter part of the 19th century.

Inscribed on the draw tube 'Ross, London, No.29975, Sold by Robinson & Co.

“
, Singapore', this achromatic telescope is typical of the type used on board ship in the late 19th century.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. Officer of the Watch Telescope, Ross London c.1890
fig 1. Officer of the Watch Telescope, Ross London C.1890

Ross, based in London, were a respected name in optics and produced quality scientific instruments. Robinsons, a pioneering and leading department store in Singapore.

Made from German silver, a copper, zinc and nickel alloy, this telescope retains it's original 'ox blood' red leather sleeve with braided twists at either end with the stitching in good order. The draw tube slides easily with all tubes dent free.

fig 2. Officer of the Watch Telescope, Ross London c.1890
fig 2. Officer of the Watch Telescope, Ross London C.1890

The optics are in good order providing a clear, sharp image and benefit from a retractable sun shade. The swivel eye cover and lens cap absent as usual.

Dimensions:

Objective Lens Diameter: 3cm (1.25'')

fig 3. Officer of the Watch Telescope, Ross London c.1890
fig 3. Officer of the Watch Telescope, Ross London C.1890

Closed Length: 43.5cm (17.25'')

Max Drawn Length (incl. sun shade): 63cm (24.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all our antiques

Free delivery to most of the U.K.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information - we are here to help

We ship Worldwide

Our Ref: A1378

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA421051
Dealers Internal Ref
A1378
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